Health Care

Supporting your loved one’s health involves daily planning and advocating for their health care needs. This section includes helpful tools such as caregiver checklists for health appointments, strategies for dealing with a health crisis, and managing medications.

Health care providers are the most common source of health information so it is important to get the most out of each health care visit. Visits with health care providers are usually brief, packed with information and many health care decisions are made.

Like many family caregivers there have likely been times when your loved one has needed health care in a hospital setting. Successfully navigating the resulting health care transition is critical for both the person receiving care and the family caregiver. The CARE Act ensures that family caregivers are clearly identified and receive any needed supports and education before their loved one is discharged home.